02 Jun 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1983
Page
1
The report notes growth in the Middle West with housing starts near last year’s level and a 7.6 percent regional income rise. Auto and durable goods revival persists, rail car traffic increases to 709,412 carloads in early period, while overall regional strength remains uneven.
Gallup City Council backs continuing a $15 per call contract for Gallup Emergency Medical Services, moving toward Gallup Ambulance Service Inc., a nonprofit run by a board. Debated were funding levels, with $20,000 approved by most, $10,000 by some. The firm’s liabilities and assets were reviewed, with $174,213 in liabilities and $164,100 in assets. Unease existed over the asset valuation and the company’s debt, including $66,850 in payroll taxes. County and federal aid totaling $20,000 was approved, and the next fiscal budget projected $442,000 in expenses with $334,000 in revenues.
Crownpoint Citizens Alliance claims BLM and USGS knew coal existed before issuing 26 non competitive prospecting permits. They argue under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 the lands should have been put up for competitive bidding, not given to coal companies.
Gallup McKinley County Commissioners plan to interview a prospective full time county attorney candidate, Clifford J Hoff man, recommended by the district attorney. If hired the attorney would still be a staff member of the district attorney's office. Budget figures show $32 000 this year for legal services from the district attorney and $38 000 allocated for 1983 1984. The panel has noted concerns about not receiving full legal services and 100 percent attorney time.
Navajo Tribal Judge Tom Tso will rule this week on a motion to dismiss a suit against the Navajo Tribe over the sale of the Navajo Times. Tome bought the paper last January after an advisory committee meeting. the sale was later blocked and Zah’s administration filed suit. The judge ordered a trial on damages, with potential outcomes including either dismissal with no damages trial or a full trial within 60 days to resolve contract validity and BIA approval issues.
The House approved a measure to authorize new federal money for relocating Indian families in Arizona, most Navajo, under the Navajo Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974. About 1,200 eligible families would receive incentives to move, with $15 million yearly authorized through 1987.
An ad run shows CHISHOLM promoting guaranteed good country music by the Good Night Loving Band at El Rancho 1000 on 66 Ave, listing Monday through Saturday performances.
In WINDOW ROCK, Leo Tsosie, a St Michaels resident, was freed after 55 days in a Mexican jail on peyote possession charges. His wife Margaret and Jake Chee had been freed earlier. Virgil Wyaco said no motion to pursue the case was filed by the Mexican District Attorney. He noted peyote is legal for Native American Church members, and the three jailed did not smuggle or know possession was illegal.
Washington Indian leaders accuse the Reagan administration of reneging on promises for tribal input while cutting programs for self reliance. They cite a 1965 1980 progress decline and say unemployment, hunger, and health care losses worsen. An administration official blames broad budget cuts across all groups.
After years of talks McKinley General and Rehoboth Christian hospitals have signed an agreement to merge. Congratulations to the merged board and the presidents of both boards on this milestone. The note appears on Opinion page 2.
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